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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 11 years before the A1000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S12 grades against the A1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-S12 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-S12

 A1000 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2009More modern by 122 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Nikon A1000

 EX-S12 A1000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the A1000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and A1000 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and A1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A1000 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
low battery power (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
73
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $477